All Obituaries

Tyrone A. Spino also known as ‘Jack’ a resident of Klamath, CA passed away on Monday, July 19 , 2021 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on November 12, 1975 to the late Nadine Miller Ike and Lawrence ’Azar’ Spino. He was an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation. He has lived on Yakama, Warm Springs and Umatilla Indian Reservations. He attended Hawthorne Elementary and Pilot Rock Jr. High. He graduated High School from Madras High School. He was part of the 1995-1997 Salmon...

Obituary for Raymond Ralph Wise Raymond Wise, went home to be with Jesus on July 17, 2021 at the age of 66. Raymond was born to Joe Merideth and Francis Mae Wise on October 7, 1954 in Walla Walla, Washington. At the time of his birth he had three siblings, Brenda Fay (Elliot), Joe Edward Wise and Carol Ann (Megy). After his birth three other sisters were born, Juanita Beverly (Fauser), Debbie Darlene (Carlson) and Vivian Diane (Keene). All of his siblings are still living. The family lived...

Rhonda R. Polk 63, of Pendleton died Tuesday, July 13, 2021 in Kennewick, Washington. She was born February 13, 1958 in Portland, Oregon. Dressing Service will be held Thursday, July 15, 2021- 9:00 am at Burns Mortuary followed by Burial at Agency Cemetery.

Alice E. Cross, 89 of Pendleton died Saturday, July 10, 2021 at a care facility in Hermiston, Oregon. She was born April 27, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Julia A. Thompson 53, of Pendleton died Thursday, July 8, 2021 at her home. She was born August 4, 1967 in Pendleton, Oregon. Dressing service will be held Tuesday, July 13, 2021- 2:00 pm at Burns Mortuary. Non Denominational Christian Service at 6:00 pm at the Agency Long House followed by Washat Service at 7:00 pm. Final seven will be held Wednesday, July 14, 2021 - 7:00 am at the Agency Long House followed by Burial at Agency Cemetery.

Wesly D. Kilgore 54 of Pendleton, formerly of Wallowa County died Thursday, July 8, 2021. He was born November 29, 1966 in Enterprise, Oregon. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

George Bass September 23, 1933 – July 6, 2021 George Bass 87 of Pendleton died Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Walla Walla, Washington. He was born September 23, 1933 to John D& Lillie Mae (Prince) Bass in East Prairie, Missouri. He attended school till the 8th grade in Missouri. And later earned his GED. George was in the United States Air Force and was a Korean War Veteran. George and Helen knew each other two days when they married at the Hitching Post, in Coeur d’...

Lenore J. Cheek 78 of Pendleton died Saturday July 3, 2021 at her home. She was born January 21, 1943 in New York, New York.

Jack R. Elkins 89 of Pendleton died Saturday, July 3, 2021 at his home. He was born February 28, 1932 in Colusa, California.

Cody G. Watson August 7, 1999 – July 2, 2021 SGT Cody Gene Watson, 21 of Pilot Rock, Oregon passed away in the mountains that he loved while hiking with his best friends. Cody was born to Holli Hill August 7, 1999 in Pendleton, Oregon. Later they met Kyle and moved to Pilot Rock where Cody attended school all thru high school. Cody enlisted in the Oregon National Guard August of 2016, with the dream of flying chinooks. He completed Boot/AIT right after high school graduation summer of...